I wonder what sort of a girl she is--whether good or naughty." Soon after five p.m.we had another meal, consisting of a small mug of coffee, and half-a-slice of brown bread.

I devoured my bread and drank my coffee with relish; but I should have been glad of as much more--I was still hungry.

Half-an-hour's recreation succeeded, then study; then the glass of water and the piece of oat-cake, prayers, and bed.

Such was my first day at Lowood..